News Archive
10/1/2024
Places Available On Courses Starting With UHI North, West And Hebrides In January, Including Free Upskilling Short Courses - A Great Opportunity For 2024
There's still time to apply for a course starting at UHI North, West and Hebrides in late January, with a limited number of free places on a range of postgraduate and undergraduate upskilling short courses. The college has more than 100 courses to choose from in January, including a range of full-time and part-time courses at further education, higher education, and postgraduate level, providing options for people leaving school, looking to get back into work, change careers or upskill.
10/1/2024
Two New Board Members Wanted For Highlands And Islands Enterprise
People with a strong commitment to the future of the Highlands and Islands are being invited to apply to join the board of the region's development agency. Scottish Ministers are looking to fill two non-executive director positions on the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Board, with the new appointees expected to start three-year terms in April.10/1/2024
The Modern Battlefield - Harnessing The Power Of Lasers
Two former Defence Science and Technology Laboratory researchers and inventors use their expertise to manufacture laser detection and protection systems for defence and security industries. The realm of laser technology has revved up; finding applications in various industries ranging from manufacturing to medicine.
10/1/2024
How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets And Towels?
Everyone seems to have a different opinion when it comes to how often towels and bed sheets should be washed. While many people might wonder whether days or weeks is best, in one survey from the United Kingdom, almost half of single men reported not washing their sheets for up to four months at a time.
10/1/2024
Update - Postmasters Impacted By Horizon Who May Have Been Made Bankrupt
Horizon was the former accounting system used by the Post Office. Between 1999 and 2015, a number of Postmasters experienced shortfalls in cash and stock in relation to the data produced by Horizon.10/1/2024
National Poisons Information Service Reports Significant Increase In Nitrous Oxide-related Activities
The latest annual report from the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) shows a marked increase in activity related to nitrous oxide and ketamine. The National Poisons Information Service (NPIS), an expert toxicology advice service commissioned by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has today released its annual report for 2022 to 2023.10/1/2024
Views Sought On Planned Legislation To End Conversion Practices Which Change Or Suppress A Person's Sexual Orientation Or Gender
Consultation on measures to protect people from harm. Views are being sought on planned legislation to end conversion practices which seek to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.10/1/2024
There Are More Than 300 Ways To Work Flexibly - Here Are Four Tips To Make It Work For You
Did you know that, according to a recent study, there are more than 300 ways to work flexibly? The list of possible flexible work practices used by an increasingly diverse and ageing workforce has grown significantly since many people were forced to work from home during COVID lockdowns. Before the pandemic, you may have associated flexible work with things like working from home, part-time work or reduced hours.10/1/2024
UK Launches International Science Partnership Fund Worth £218 Million
The UK government launched the International Science Partnerships Fund worth £218 million of Official Development Assistance designed to help unlock potential and foster prosperity. The International Science Partnerships Fund, which is open to countries including Malaysia, puts research and innovation at the heart of UK international relationships, supporting researchers and innovators to work with peers around the world on the major themes of our time: planet, health, technology, and talent.10/1/2024
New Commitments For An Exceptional, Modern Civil Service - A Commitment To Make Senior Ranks Smaller
The Civil Service People Plan 2024-27 sets out a long-term vision of capable leadership, efficiency and reformed recruitment. The Cabinet Office today sets out its new Civil Service People Plan for 2024 - 2027, as it continues its work to ensure the Government is best equipped to deal with the challenges of the 21st century.9/1/2024
Dingwall And Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 9 January 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (January 9th) sold 5 Prime Cattle. Prime Bullocks (1) Sold to 286.0p per kg (+1.9p) and sold to £2,044.90 gross.9/1/2024
Suez And Panama Perfect Storm Could Break Global Supply Chains, Warns Parcelhero
With access to the Suez Canal disrupted by Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, plus spiralling costs and delays caused by the Panama Canal drought, global supply chains are in crisis. ParcelHero assesses the potential impact on retailers and consumers.
9/1/2024
Supporting Clients To Equalise Pensions - Government Actuary's Department
Experts at the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) have been supporting clients as they work towards fully equalising pensions for their members. We have devised a modeller to assist in the process.9/1/2024
Higher Long-term Interest Rates And The Cost Of Student Loans
Higher interest rates increase the expected government cost of financing the student loan system in England by more than £10 billion per year. In recent years, the government's borrowing costs have always been lower than the interest rates it expected to charge on student loans.8/1/2024
Royal Bank Of Scotland Report On Jobs - Renewed Contraction In Permanent Placements At End Of 2023
The latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs survey signalled a fresh decline in permanent staff appointments across Scotland during December. The pace of reduction was the strongest since April, as growing economic uncertainty weighed on hiring decisions and discouraged workers from seeking new roles.8/1/2024
Post Offices See Record Amount Of Cash Withdrawn In Run-up To Christmas
Post Offices saw all time record for personal cash withdrawals on a single day - Friday 22 December - with £62.4 million taken out over the counter. Figure this year beats previous record from last Christmas by over £10 million when £51.5 million was withdrawn over the counter (Friday 23 December 2022).
8/1/2024
UK invests in high-tech nuclear fuel to push Putin out of global energy market 
£300 million UK investment to support domestic production of fuel required to power next-generation nuclear reactors. First European country to launch high-assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) programme with landmark £300 million investment Programme will produce enriched uranium needed for next generation of reactors and provide jobs and investment in North West England Investment will end Russia's reign as the only commercial producer of HALEU The UK will become the first country in Europe to launch a high-tech HALEU nuclear fuel programme, strengthening supply for new nuclear projects and driving Putin further out of global energy markets.
8/1/2024
People With Jobs Reminded They Can Qualify For Scottish Benefits - Payments Not Just For Those Out Of Work
As many people return to their jobs following the festive break, those in part-time and full-time work have been reminded that they can qualify for Scottish Government benefits. People in work can receive many of the payments administered by Social Security Scotland, including those designed to help low-income families.7/1/2024
Bankers Out Of Touch - Natwest Boss Makes 'Staggering' Claim That It's 'Not That Difficult' To Buy First Home
NatWest's Sir Howard Davies, was asked by BBC Radio 4's Today programme when it would be easier for people in the UK to get on the property ladder and in response he said: "I don't think it is that difficult". NatWest's chairman has sparked a backlash after claiming it was not "that difficult" to get on the property ladder in the UK today - and Brits are not happy.7/1/2024
